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EF60 FZS

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,688 mi
Last recorded155,688 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF60 FZS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 155,688 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 148,319 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 144,520 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 137,489 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Boot full

Fail 1 Feb 2023 137,489 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Boot full

Pass 7 Feb 2022 127,014 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 126,975 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2021 116,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has very low tread 2mm also low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs slight wear and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Feb 2021 116,379 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs heavy wear also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner pads below limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure is out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has very low tread 2mm also low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs slight wear and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jan 2020 109,934 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 109,934 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 102,648 miles

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jan 2018 94,138 miles

ENGINECOVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front WIPER BLADE SMEARING THE SCREEN

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear TYRE-WEARING INNER EDGE

Fail 13 Jan 2018 94,080 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN SMOOTH INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ENGINECOVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front WIPER BLADE SMEARING THE SCREEN

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear TYRE-WEARING INNER EDGE

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 84,685 miles

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED

Offside Rear TYRE -WEARING SMOOTH INNER EDGE +DEEP CUT TO TREAD

Pass 15 Jan 2016 75,648 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 71,216 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 65,831 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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EF60 FZS is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 97,028 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF60 FZS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EF60 FZS registered?

EF60 FZS is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 January 2011.

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